The unlikely ascent of Kathleen Wynne
Ontario’s first female premier has surmounted barriers all her life. But she’s never strayed far from her United Church roots.
Divorce doesn’t have to be ugly. How about a sweet ritual instead?
Some couples are holding ceremonies to mark the end of a marriage, complete with flowers and music
Gary Paterson says: Let’s host a discussion about assisted suicide
The church is a place to talk end-of-life ethics, where the personal, the political and the spiritual collide
Unravelling the mysteries of prayer
New research suggests that praying really can transform you — starting with your brain
Canada has a hidden literacy crisis
A recent study revealed that almost half of Canadian adults don’t read very well. So why has the federal government cut its
Bhutan says it is the most blissful place on Earth. Is it true?
The kingdom shuns measuring Gross National Product in favour of Gross National Happiness, yet not all is copacetic
Food banks are reinventing themselves as new food security hubs
They're offering more than just food hampers. Now there are community gardens, farmers' markets and cooking classes
Anti-vaxx parents push trend toward lower vaccination rates in Canada
Despite doctors’ urgings, growing numbers of Canadian parents refuse to vaccinate their children. Who should be calling the shots?
New discoveries lead to questions about what makes us uniquely human
Science is blurring the lines between humans and other species. Maybe we're not the pinnacle of Creation after all
Researchers say yes, older people really are wiser… sometimes
Wisdom is not rare, but nor is it automatic. Researchers say they have also met foolish elders and wise twenty-somethings
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June 2025 Issue In this issue: Facing the next century with faith; How the legacy of the social gospel has shaped the United Church; The story of the Indigenous Church and a journey to right relations |
